Art Education

Art Education

To promote quality visual arts education in Texas by promoting visual arts education as an integral part of the curriculum through professional development of knowledge and skills, representation of the art educators of Texas, service and leadership opportunities, and research and development of policies and decisions relative to practices and directions in visual arts education; to sustain and advance professional development; to encourage and promote the advancement of knowledge and skills.

The Texas Art Education Association believes:

The visual arts are essential at all levels of human development.

The visual arts are sensitive to learning styles and multiple intelligence: all students are capable.

The visual arts develop critical and creative thinkers.

Visual literacy and self-expression in the visual arts are vital forms of communication in our global society.

It is the policy of Sweetwater ISD not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Administration Building located at 207 Musgrove Street, Sweetwater Texas, or by phone at (325) 235-8601.